(1985)
Rating: 9 1/2 out of 10
Two folks I gotta thank before I tell ya 'bout a doozy! Well,
actually three, now that I think about it. First of all, Orville and
Wilbur Wright. Secondly, Thomas Edison. The Wright Brothers for the
invention of aviation, and Mr. Edison for the invention of moving
pictures. The collaboration of these three gentlemen is indirectly
responsible for a great picture called "The Aviator." Christopher
Reeve and Rosanna Arquette give stunning performances. I liked it a
lot. When I got home, I put together eight airplane models! Eight! Go
see this film and feel the aviation thrill for months.
(1978)
Rating: 9 1/2 out of 10
The crazy kids are at it again, this time in the land of those funny
men from "Gung Ho." In the movie, the Bears visit the land, play ball
and deliver excellent performances! I liked this movie and you will
like it, too.
(1981)
Rating: 9 1/2 out of 10
Wacky! You gotta love it! Richard Pryor is assigned to drive some
troublemakin' fun-lovin' kids cross country and the fun begins! The
best part is when Pryor is being chased by some KKK guys, and boy,
does he ever get out of it! The best line is when a young bus rider
tells Pryor that her teddy bear has to pee-pee. Pryor responds, "Let
the bear pee in your pocket!" What a line!
(1981)
Rating: 9 1/2 out of 10
I have two things to say about this fine film: "Wow!" and "What a
film!" I say these things for many reasons, some of which I will
share, some of which I will not, because you need to check 'em out
for yourself! I will tell you that this movie has action, romance and
even a naked gal (no peekin', young ones!). Along with the
aforementioned goodies, there are many truths and life lessons
offered in the film. One fine truth in this film came during a good
part when Harry Hamlin leaves his magical shield behind on his way to
save the princess. He did this after an old man that was in "Rocky"
told him to take it with him, and the old man says, "The young...when
will they ever listen, when will they ever learn?" What a line, what
a picture!
(1991)
Rating: 9 1/2 out of 10
I usually am not one to see films involving law, but when I heard
"the Fish" (Larry Fishburne) was in this one, I quickly put on my
blue houseshoes, ran out in my robe, got my paper and looked to see
when "Class Action" started first. Well, when I arrived at the show
30 minutes early, I was treated to a film like no other. It is about
the law, cars, families and so much more. I think you will like it,
too.
(1981)
Rating: 9 1/2 out of 10
This is one of Belushi's finest. The great job he does acting as a
newspaper reporter just completely takes away from all the beautiful
Colorado scenery. The best line is when Belushi is told about the job
he has to do (go to the continental divide to interview a woman of
the woods) and he responds, "I'm not goin' to the continental crack!"
Whoa-ho! Don't repeat that one in front of your folks, kids!
(1987)
Rating: 9 1/2 out of 10
This film was so good, I told my friends to go see it and they did,
and I went with them even though I had already seen it! Ha ha! It is
about this pretty angel that gets her wings broken and she falls into
a young man's pool from the skies. A lot of neat things happen, she
makes many people in the movie happy, and that makes the audience
real happy. One funny thing about this movie is that when she talks,
she beeps like a robot! Go see this movie real soon!
(1991)
Rating: 9 1/2 out of 10
Tell Mom about this great story! Not since "White Palace" has a movie
brought out such emotion in my inner-self as to make me laugh, cry
and clap! There were funny lines in this movie and a funny part
involving plates, guns and the line "Dishes are done!" I had to see
this film twice because I was laughing so hard at that quip that I
missed what was said after that.
(1982)
Rating: 9 1/2 out of 10
This was an action film like no other! Planes racin' and shootin' at
one another, I was amazed at this film! This story was about some
people who wanted to get something and used incredible technology to
get it! I was baffled at some of the gizmos in this film. My
Timex/Sinclair computer at home is as sophisticated as I get, so you
know this fine film blew me away! Go see "Firefox!"
(1990) Rating: 9 1/2 out of 10
This Will Cosby film is a lot like the film "Ghost," only with a dad
and not as many steamy scenes. I guess you could say that I am a very
big fan of Mr. Cosby. He is a talented actor and makes faces funnier
than I have seen in more than 12 years. Basically, Mr. Cosby comes
back a ghost and visits his family &endash; and fun ensues! I don't
want to tell you much more about the film, as that would spoil the
fun. I will say, so that you do not get your hopes up, that Martin
Mull is not in this film, but I think you'll enjoy it regardless!
(1985)
Rating: 9 1/2 out of 10
Wow! That is word I use when describing the film "Gotcha!" This film,
about a fine young student going to Paris to study, is a gem-dandy!
Not unlike the film "Hexed," this single-word-titled film has many
good parts in it! The star, Anthony Edwards, was also in a movie
about some nerds who rally to victory, which is ironic because if you
don't go see this movie, then you are a nerd! Ha ha! Just kidding!
Anyway, Anthony gets involved in espionage which makes for action,
action and more action! I really want to see "Gotcha!" again, and
really soon to boot! Hope when I do, I see you there, or I'll
getcha!
(1978)
Rating: 9 1/2 out of 10
"Wow! What a good movie!" I said to myself when I saw this film. Lots
of good songs and jokes and cute gals. One of the gals gets her hair
colored yellow and one of the greasers tells her she looks like a big
beautiful pineapple. Imagine that, I could never say that! The best
part is when one of the greasers named Kenickie is talking about how
all the girls want to hang around him and his pal says, "The only
thing that hangs around you, Kenickie, are the flies!" What a
line!
(1981)
Rating: 9 1/2 out of 10
A short review for a movie about a tiny person &endash; this one's a
doozy! Go see it! It has many funny scenes with a gorilla! I
guarantee the lines will not be short for this one, so get there
early!
(1983)
Rating: 9 1/2 out of 10
I liked this film as much as any other I have seen since "Brewster's
Millions." Usually, action-fantasy movies are not that good to me,
but when the plot got heavy in this jewel, I put down my popped corn
and gave it my full attention. I plan to see this film two more times
to find out more about how the Krullmaster goes about his mystical
and marvelous ways. Helpful hint: When I am constipated, I yell
"Krull!" and am relieved. Try it!
(1980)
Rating: 9 1/2 out of 10
This comedy-thriller was both comedic and thrilling, and let me tell
you why in my following statements! But first, I'll say that it stars
many fine young actors, including Michael John Fox. (You might know
him as Michael J. Fox, but I call him by his full name because I have
seen "Teen Wolf" seven times and know it by heart, and thus, feel
close to him.) Anyway, the acting in this movie is so good, I thought
for a short while that I was watching real life! Whenever I hear that
there is a movie out about a group of youths driving all over town on
a perplexing scavenger hunt, I usually say to myself, "Tom, let's go
see this film!" so indeed I did, hopping into my green car and
driving straight to the movie house. Little did I know that I would
almost laugh myself to death when one of the groups gets marshmallows
in their computer, causing real problems! I will not say anything
else except go see this film; she's a doozy!
(1990)
Rating: 9 1/2 out of 10
The lady from "Smokey and the Bandit II" stars as a woman that goes
away to the desert and lives, but gets into a sad situation. I
usually don't cry in films, but I did here! See this film soon, but
not without some popcorn!
(1984)
Rating: 9 1/2 out of 10
This fine film about a songwriter played by Ted Wass is really good.
I guess you could say Ted "Wass" really good in this movie!
Basically, he sells his soul for success, and fun ensues! When this
comes out on video, I think I will buy it and watch it again! If
George Burns decides to make another one, then God help us all! I
don't know if my sides will be able to take the laughter!
(1981)
Rating: 9 1/2 out of 10
This dandy about horse racing and shoe shining is one that you and
your friends should see. The young man from "Diff'rent Strokes" stars
as a fellow who lives in a train station locker (imagine that, if you
will), shines shoes and picks winners of races. Seeing this film is
believing.
(1983)
Rating: 9 1/2 out of 10
This is a good movie that you can file under Z for zany! It is the
story of a high school chock full of mischief, pretty girls and, of
course, as have all schools, crazy kids! See this film soon and you
will wish you were back at school havin' fun once again! The scene
like the one where the prettiest woman presses her boobs against the
car window never happened when I was a schoolboy, though.
(1982)
Rating: 9 1/2 out of 10
Today I will you about a film above and beyond film, be it a comedy,
a drama or a science fiction shoot-em-up with neat infra-ray guns.
This film is called "Six Pack" and stars Kenny Rogers and a young
Anthony Michael Hall. Rogers shines as a race car driver who has six
kids working for him as his pit crew. My favorite line in the film
(or any film) is when a mean race car driver comes up to Rogers and
says, "Whaddaya pay your crew with? All-day suckers?" I won't tell
you much more about this fine piece of work. Wouldn't want to spoil
the ending!
(1986)
Rating: 9 1/2 out of 10
This was probably the best movie I have seen since "Firefox!" Just
close your eyes and imagine yourself going to a real live space camp!
Well, of course, not while you're in the theater! Keep 'em open or
you'll miss many good parts! There were lots of good actors, and
there were lots of good actresses to go along with all the good
actors in this movie about real live space camps. Starring are a cute
robot and Kate Capshaw &emdash; boy, is she a looker! I recommend
this film quicker than you can say "What a great film!" because
you'll be saying it pretty quick into the show!
(1992)
Rating: 9 1/2 out of 10
When I feel lonely at night, I often listen to, and sometimes call,
my favorite radio talk show, "Talkin' Tonya." Other times, I go to
the picture show. When I heard there was a new picture about such a
program, I thought, "Wow, that's a better combination than yams and
butter!" Boy, when I saw this show about a country girl (Dolly
Parton) who goes to Chicago to have a talk show and fall in love, my
movie-loving self was pleased beyond belief. See this picture soon,
and that is my straight talk about a fine, fine show!
(1981)
Rating: 9 1/2 out of 10
"Super Fuzz" is a funny, funny movie! Not since Gene Wilder's "The
Frisco Kid" has my funny bone been tickled so darn hard! Ernest
Borgnine, who plays a cop that works with the policeman who gets
super powers affected only when he sees red, gives an Oscar-caliber
performance. My favorite part is when they go up in the air on a big
bubble-gum balloon and it pops and they fall through the world and
end up in a land Borgie calls "Hiwiahonkata." Many Chinese surround
the two. Chinese are funny! See this film for sure!
(1984)
Rating: 9 1/2 out of 10
A Rosie the Riveter movie starring Goldie Hawn! What casting! Kinda
like Roseanne Arnold starring in a food-eating picture with Dom
DeLuise. Of course, Burt Reynolds would have to be in it, too, but
that's off the subject. "Swing Shift" kept me swingin' and a-shiftin'
in my seat with laughter as Goldie riveted her way to stardom. Great
picture, great cast, great Scott!
(1989)
Rating: 9 1/2 out of 10
This movie has a man and a dog in it and was very good to see. That
fuzzy-headed man from "Bosom Buddies" plays a zany detective that
gets stuck with a hound that's a big ol' dog! The story gets real
interesting when a crime has to be solved and, of course, the big dog
does lots of funny things (including poots!), much to the chagrin of
the man from "Bosom Buddies." See it; you'll love it!
(1981)
Rating: 9 1/2 out of 10
This movie has lots of short folks in it, but that doesn't mean it's
short on laughs! The movie &emdash; Ha! Ha! &emdash; excuse me, but
I'm still chuckling &emdash; The movie is about short folks and all
the funny things that happen to them in their adventures. There are
61 really good parts; one of them is when the Chinese man tries to
say that the pearl was "in the river." However, the lady he tells it
to thinks he says, "The pearl is in the liver." I like that part.
Chevy Chase and Carrie Fisher are the tall people in this movie, but
the Chinese man is especially good. Chinese are funny! Go see this
good movie!
(1986)
Rating: 9 1/2 out of 10
This film about the glorious game of pigskin tells of a school in
need of a coach, and oh my, do they get one! The funny woman from
"Laugh-In" takes the job and fun ensues! At one point, the principal
thanks the parents for buying the last of the peanut brittle. I do
not remember the relevance of that, but I really enjoyed it. See it
while it's hot!